TM 5-3805-262-20
4-2. FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)
h. A c c e l e r a t o r ( c o n t ).
ADJUSTMENTS (SHEET 1 OF 2)
(1)
Beneath cab deck, check that accelerator pedal (1) lever is contacting
f r o n t o f s l o t i n f l o o r p l a t e . I f n e c e s s a r y:
(a) Remove nut (2) and lock washer (3) and disconnect ball joint (4) from
a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l l e v e r.
(b) Turn ball joint (4) and nut (5) to mid-
point of threaded shaft of accelerator
c a b l e.
( c ) C o n n e c t b a l l j o i n t ( 4 ) t o a c c e l e r a t or
pedal (1) lever. Reinstall lock washer (3)
and nut (2).
(d) Check that lever is contacting front of
s l o t i n f l o o r p l a t e.
I f l e v e r i s s t i l l n ot
c o n t a c t i n g f r o n t o f s l o t i n f l o o r p l a t e ,
repeat steps (a) through (c) above except
t u r n b a l l j o i n t f a r t h e r o f f a c c e l e r a t o r
cable threaded shaft.
( e ) T i g h t e n n u t ( 5 ) a g a i n s t b a l l j o i n t ( 4 ).
(2)
Start engine and operate until normal operating temperature is reached.
Keep clear of fan and belts while engine is operating. Failure to do so
c o u l d c a u s e s e r i o u s i n j u r y .
I f y o u a r e i n j u r e d , o b t a i n m e d i c a l a id
immediately.
( 3 ) A i m f l a s h i n g l i g h t o f s t r o b o s c o pe
tachometer on crankshaft pulley.
A d j u s t f l a s h i n g r a t e u n t i l c r a n k s h a ft
pulley appears stationary, then read
engine rpm from meter on stroboscope
tachometer. If stroboscope tachometer
is not available, press tachometer
against engine tachometer drive shaft
as shown. When tachometer pointer
stops moving, note indication.
Remember, tachometer drive shaft
operates at half engine speed. Double
tachometer indication to obtain
engine rpm. Rpm indication should be
700 to 750. If rpm indication is not
as specified, perform step (4) below
otherwise go to step (5) below.
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